From the vine, with love—Melissa's exclusive novelty Red Heart K Grape makes US debut just in time for the holidays

With the end of the US table grape season, the LA-based company is putting the love on the shelves with a new Shine Muscat hybrid—but the offering is only one part of a broader strategy.

November 20 , 2025

Freshway Produce’s upgrades digital presence offering recipes, health trends, and market insights

November 19 , 2025

TSW 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair is coming—Get your tickets now!

The world of modern gardening will meet at Targi Kielce on January 23 and 24, 2026, at the 2026 edition of the TSW 2026 fair. 

November 19 , 2025

Agricultural robot market to more than triple in size by 2030, research says

According to MarketsandMarkets, an increasing adoption of automation and precision farming solutions, are the main drivers of growth within the industry.

November 19 , 2025

Global fertilizer demand expected to dip in 2026

RaboResearch senior analyst Bruno Fonseca says fertilizer prices are rising, mainly due to key nutrients becoming more expensive.

November 19 , 2025

Agronometrics in Charts: Peruvian table grape season gaining momentum

Unexpected rain turned into a welcome boost for Peruvian growers, easing vine stress and improving color. With exports climbing and Autumncrisp® leading the charge, growers are eyeing a strong season. Peak volumes are just ahead.

November 18 , 2025

US melons meet soft demand, forcing prices down this domestic 2025 season

According to melon producer Westside Produce/Classic Fruit’s president, growers saw a strong 2025 harvest, but large yields pushed prices down during key summer months.

November 18 , 2025

Kenya, New Zealand emerge as key actors in China's growing avocado market 

The Asian Giant’s hunger for green gold is growing steadily and exponentially, and the landscape looks nothing like it did even five years ago. 

November 18 , 2025

APHIS officializes Systems Approach suspension for Chilean table grape imports until new legal action

In a notice, the agency stated "APHIS will only issue import permits for grapes treated with fumigation either in Chile or upon arrival at a US port of entry,"

November 17 , 2025

Global produce industry applauds Trump Administration’s immediate tariff exemption on avocados, bananas, and coffee

The executive order is effective immediately and benefits categories such as avocados, bananas, pineapples, oranges, guavas, as well as cacao, coffee, and nuts. 

November 17 , 2025